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Latham & Watkins LLP

Finance & Capital Markets (International & Cross-Border)

Global Guide 2026 : USA


Latham & Watkins LLP

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Finance & Capital Markets (International & Cross-Border) - USA

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
Latham & Watkins is recognised as an excellent option for clients who require counsel on highly complex and multifaceted cross-border matters. The law firm provides an impressive, well-integrated team across its global offices and is praised for consistently excelling across multiple practice areas and sectors, while delivering an internationally-oriented approach and comprehensive global support. The law firm has an unsurpassed global strength, and its effective coordination across its international network is key to its appeal among high-profile multinational corporations, banks and investment funds.

The firm offers one of the top global capital markets and financing platforms, combining market-leading US depth and strength with high-end capabilities across Europe and Asia. Offering the full suite of services, it is highly proficient in DCM and ECM for both issuers and managers, and is widely seen as a market leader in the high-yield debt space. An excellent global finance group is active on significant transactions across regions - with a firm grip on transatlantic leveraged finance and syndicated lending. The firm often acts on substantial IPOs with foreign companies listing on US public markets, and is a go-to for banks and private equity sponsors in their cross-border investments.

Strengths

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  • Best law firm in equities, strong global reach, consistent delivery across all teams and products from equity to M&A.

    Finance & Capital Markets (International & Cross-Border) respondentGlobal

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